Ruesch Pond Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyOrangeburg
River/StreamMIDDLE PEN SWAMP
Coordinates33.47330, -80.79470

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage317 acre-ft
Max Storage317 acre-ft
Normal Storage124 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJOHHNY L MURDAUGH
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/06/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDSCD03760
Federal IDSCD03760
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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